Anthony Furey: The Response to Feds’ Capital Gains Tax Plan Has Been Swift and Fierce

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland receives applause as she shakes hands with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after presenting the federal budget in the House of Commons on April 16, 2024. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Commentary

The condemnation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plans to confiscate a greater percentage of capital gains from people and businesses was one of the swiftest and fiercest responses to a public policy announcement in recent memory.